BY SAPT STAFF
The United States of America has reopened its office in Solomon Islands, 30 years after it was closed.
Russell Comeau, Chargé d’Affaires and interim, United States Embassy Solomon Islands says the reopening of the office is not United States response to any countries act but to strengthen U.S partnership in the pacific.
He says the embassy will be a focal point to deliver United States key platforms and at the same time enhancing its partnership in the Pacific.
Comeau says United States partnerships in the Pacific are based on shared values, democracy, human rights and the rule of laws.
Colin Beck, Permanent Secretary, Solomon Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External says the government and people of Solomon Islands welcome the reopening of the US embassy in the country.
“It is a manifestation of the rich historical ties we share, the ongoing friendly relations between our two countries, and usher renewed ambitions to deepen our bilateral partnership,” Beck said.
History has it that the U.S. maintained its embassy in Honiara until 1993 following President Bill Clinton’s inauguration.
The embassy was shuttered along with twenty-two others as part of the administration’s post-Cold War deficit-reduction plan targeting the Department of State, Agency for International Development (USAID), and U.S. Information Agency (USIA).
